Delhi's polluted air on Christmas almost as bad as day after Diwali
The Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting (SAFAR) recorded an AQI of 423.
Dec 25, 2018, 12:46 PM IST
Delhi's air quality slips to 'very poor', two areas 'severe'
The overall air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 343 -- in the 'very poor' category, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Nov 26, 2018, 21:27 PM IST
Why is Chandigarh not as polluted as Delhi: Captain Amarinder Singh
"If stubble burning was responsible for Delhi’s pollution then Chandigarh’s air should have been as polluted."
Nov 17, 2018, 07:47 AM IST
How Ikea's latest innovation could help bring down pollution over north India
Several north Indian cities suffer from high pollution levels which see a spike due to the burning of straw in farms during the autumn months.
Nov 16, 2018, 08:18 AM IST
Is Arvind Kejriwal abroad? 'Holidaying' Delhi CM under fire as pollution levels soar
There are unconfirmed reports that Arvind Kejriwal has left the country for an overseas family trip at a time when Delhi is shrouded in a polluted haze.
Nov 10, 2018, 17:14 PM IST
No silver lining here: AAP vs BJP battle plunges polluted Delhi into more trouble
Several parts of Delhi saw crackers being burst well past midnight on Diwali. And while locals did their bit to ensure toxic air prevails, politicians too are busy passing the buck.
Nov 09, 2018, 19:34 PM IST
Environment body hints at banning all private vehicles if Delhi air pollution deteriorates
On Tuesday, the national capital witnessed the worst pollution of the season, with air quality being recorded at 397, just three points below the severe level.
Oct 30, 2018, 14:33 PM IST
Delhi's air turns lethal, PM 2.5 levels 10 times beyond safe in many areas
The raging fire at Bhalswa landfill site, along with the burning of stubble in neighbouring states and existing weather pattern over NCR are being blamed for the toxic cocktail of pollution.
Oct 26, 2018, 08:00 AM IST
Beijing's pollution level spikes, authorities blame perfumes and hair gel
Presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) - which add fragrance to household products - are being seen as big contributors to air toxicity.
Oct 15, 2018, 19:35 PM IST
Air pollution may lead to chronic kidney diseases: Study
The study finds that chronic kidney diseases are more common in polluted areas vis-a-vis areas with comparatively cleaner air.
Aug 25, 2018, 07:26 AM IST
Dust pollution triggers breathing issues in healthy people, worsens plight of asthma patients in Delhi
Dust storms, pollution and soaring temperatures have caused difficulties for people, with many complaining of sore eyes and skin irritation as well.
Jun 17, 2018, 19:27 PM IST
14 out of world's 20 most polluted cities in India: WHO
Nine out of 10 people in the world breathe air containing high levels of pollutants.
May 02, 2018, 06:49 AM IST
Crop burning is a wrong tradition, stop it: PM Narendra Modi appeals to farmers
He said his government is taking a number of steps aimed at helping farmers abandon the practice.
Mar 17, 2018, 14:47 PM IST
Dense fog shrouds Delhi, several trains delayed due to low visibility
A dense layer of fog engulfed the national capital and its neighbourhood regions - Noida and Gurgaon - on Wednesday morning. The visibility dropped to below 50 metres affecting train and flight services.
Jan 20, 2018, 07:35 AM IST
China builds world's tallest air purifier - higher than Qutub Minar, Statue of Liberty
The tallest air purifier in the world has shown to clean the air in a radius of 10 square kilometres during testing.
Jan 16, 2018, 16:30 PM IST
Five oxygen cylinders daily? Delhi-NCR stares at terribly toxic future
Health and environmental experts have repeatedly warned against alarmingly high levels of pollution in and around New Delhi. Most of them agree there is no concrete plan in place and none are expected either.
Dec 30, 2017, 14:56 PM IST
Two dead, several injured in horrific 12-car pileup on Lucknow-Agra Expressway
Under low visibility conditions due to fog, the cars rammed into a stationary truck on the expressway in Unnao district.
Dec 28, 2017, 12:05 PM IST
Delhi government tests ‘anti-smog gun’ in Anand Vihar area, fails to shoot down pollution
Pollution levels in the national capital usually remain poor during winters.
Dec 20, 2017, 19:15 PM IST
Test trial of anti-smog gun begins as Delhi air quality remains poor
Delhi government today tested the anti-smog gun in Anand Vihar area as the air quality in the Capital deteriorated over the past two days. Watch the video to find out, how anti-smog gun works?
Dec 20, 2017, 15:50 PM IST
Shocking: 10 cars smash against each other on foggy Lucknow-Agra expressway
Several passengers have suffered injuries but there are no reports of any fatality.
Dec 19, 2017, 12:59 PM IST
